Don’t miss this chance! Listen to Dr. Patricio N. Abinales talk about President Rodrigo R. Duterte and the lingering issue of communism in the Philippines. Dr. Abinales is currently the director of UHM Center for Philippine Studies.

Photo: PH President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, dressed up in combat gear

This presentation tries to figure out how divergent features of contemporary Philippine politics seem to blend seamlessly and unproblematically in the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.